Lafayette Free Press
April 29, 1836
"LAND FOR SALE
The undersigned, Administrators of the estate of SAMUEL McGEORGE,
deceased, have been authorized by the Probate Court of Tippecanoe
County, Indiana, to sell a part of a tract of land, situated in said
county, known as the Richardville Reserve, east of, and about seven
miles from Lafayette. The land is fertile, well watered, best of timber
and Prairie--Wild Cat creek passes through said tract--lies between
Dayton adn Heaton's mills. For further information apply to either of
the undersigned.
JOHN HILL
JOHN HOLLOWAY
ANDREW INGRAM
Adm'rs.
Feb. 5, 1836.
P.S. Title undisputed. See Records in Recorder's office of Tippecanoe
County."
"LAND FOR SALE
The subscriber offers for sale 360 acres of first rate land, about one
half prairie and the balance well timbered: situated on Burnets creek,
about seven miles from Lafayette, onthe state road leading to Michigan
city. There are from 80 to 100 acres under fence, and it is watered not
only by the creek, but by several good never failing springs--which form
a good site for a tannery or distillery. It has also on it a thrifty
young forehand. For further particulars, enquire of the subscriber on
the premises.
JACOB JENNINGS
October 16, 1835"
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Lafayette Free Press
November 9, 1837
"EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Executor
of the last will and testament of BENJAMIN T. HARRIS, late of Randolph
township, Tippecanoe county, Indiana, deceased; therefore all persons
who have clains against said estatee are notified to present them,
legally authenticated for settlement, within one year from this date;
and all persons indebted to the estate are required to make payment.
The estate is supposed to be insolvent.
THOMAS W. HARRIS, Executor
Oct. 26, 1837"
"ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
The subscriber having taken out letters of administration on the estate
of LITTLEBERRY ALDRIDGE, of Washington township, Tippecanoe county,
Ind., deceased, requests all persons indebted to said estate to make
immediate payment, and those having claims against the same are required
to present them duly authenticated for settlement within one year from
this date. The estate is supposed to be solvent.
F.C. WEBB, Adm'r.
Nov. 9, 1837"
"ONE CENT REWARD
Ran away from the subscriber, living in Lafayette, Tippecanoe county,
Indiana, an indentured apprentice to the Boot and Shoe making business
named GEORGE REED. The above reward will be paid for his return to me
and all persons are hereby notified not to harbor him or trust him on my
account.
GEORGE CARDER
October 26, 1837"
"ADMINISTATOR'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that there will be offered for sale on Saturday,
the 18th day of Novmeber, inst., at the late residence of JOHN SIMMON,
of Wabash township, Tippecanoe county, Indiana, deceased, the following
property, viz.:
Three yoke of work cattle and wagon
Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs
Household and other furniture
Corn in the field
Wheat, Oats and Hay in the stack,
and other articles too tedious to mention.
A credit of nine months will be given on all sums over three dollars.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock on said day, where due attendance will be
given by
PHILIP McCORMICK, Adm'r
Nov. 2, 1837"